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Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

925 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 925 reviews of Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability. The design is also appreciated, but the size and price get critical views.

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On average, users rate this product 93/100 and experts rate this product 93/100.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 user reviews of Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability. The design also gets good feedback, whereas many are negative about the size and price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

alaTest has collected and analyzed 182 user reviews of Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the reliability and size. The usability and design are also mentioned favorably.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

The Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED captures sharp images and is capable of true 1:1 macro magnification, making it a clear Editors' Choice.

Very sharp. 1:1 macro magnification. No distortion. Optically stabilized. Compact.

Pricey. Short working distance for 1:1 photography.

If you're a Nikon shooter in the market for a macro lens, it doesn't get much better than the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. The lens is optically stabilized, very sharp, and focuses close enough to achieve 1:1 magnification. If you prefer a...

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Nikon 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro Nikkor Lens

Is the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

May, 2021

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Expert review by : Matthew Richards (digitalcameraworld.com)

Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8 G IF ED VR Micro review

The Nikon AF-S Micro 105mm f/2.8 G IF ED VR can reveal the tiniest detail

Good build quality ; Good image quality ; VR useful for general shooting

No ‘hybrid’ optical stabilization ; Not extensively weather-sealed ; Narrow aperture sharpness drop-off

This Nikon Micro lens combines a classic focal length and f/2.8 aperture rating, along with full 1.0x magnification at its shortest focus distance of 0.31m, as measured from the focal plane (equating to the active surface of the host camera’s image...

May, 2022

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Nikon 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR AF-SAF-S Micro Review Round-up

Nikon packed many new features into the Micro-Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR. The most obvious one is probably the new IF design so the physical length of the lens remains constant regardless of the focus setting. On top of that Nikon implemented a...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Julia Silber (popphoto.com)

Lens Test: Nikon 105mm f/2.8G VR AF-S

One of the most useful and praised lenses in Nikon history, the 105mm f/2.8 manual focus Micro-Nikkor of 1984 sired a line of high-speed close-up/portrait lenses, each growing in capability, size, and weight-up to this new 105mm f/2.8 ($830, street)....

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Thom Hogan (bythom.com)

Nikon 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Review by Thom Hogan

Nice performance overall, ., , , Personally, I find the lens everything I need at this focal length. The tiny bit of softness in the corners disappears quickly as you stop down, and isn't an issue for me to begin with. But no real distortion,...

VR degrades with focus distance, , . If you were expecting VR hand holding at 1:1 you'll be disappointed., , , , , Limited Focus Range Option, , . You can keep the lens from going into close focus, but you can't keep the lens from looking for long...

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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro review

A macro lens with vibration reduction

Excellent autofocus ; Vibration reduction works well

Expensive

With a decent range of features on top of good optics and VR, the Nikkor is worth every penny

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : TIPA (tipa.com)

Best Professional Lens: AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

This lens is the first-ever macro model with an integrated optical stabilizer. This 105mm f/2.8 reaches a life-size reproduction ratio of 1:1 with an ambitious optical construction of 14 elements in 12 groups. It sports an ED lens and features new Nano...

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by : photodo (photodo.com)